graphic design

noun

: the art or profession of using design elements (such as typography and images) to convey information or create an effect
also : a product of this art
graphic designer noun

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Prezi doesn’t have the depth of dedicated graphic design software, such as Adobe Illustrator or even Canva, but its tools are more than powerful enough to make compelling graphics for a presentation. Ruben Circelli, PC Magazine, 28 Mar. 2026 The graphic design firm that was selected to help execute that vision was Ashton Design. Mary Eber, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026 She was also awarded third place in the OC Vital Link Digital Media Art competition out of all high schools in Orange County for her digital artwork/ graphic design piece. Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026 At around age 19, Perkins had the idea to make graphic design accessible to everyone, even those without many design skills. Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for graphic design

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First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of graphic design was in 1935

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“Graphic design.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/graphic%20design. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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